17 result(s)Text: Review recommends rethink of protest monitoringA review published today by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary on policing protest has recommended that the Home Office clarify the legal 'framework for the use of overt photography during public order operations' [Read more] Text: G20 review to say police protest tactics need reform A review of the way protests are dealt with in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is expected to propose major changes to police public order tactics. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson asked the Inspectorate of Constabulary to investigate after the G20 protests in London in April. [Read more] Text: G20 aftermath: Police arrest 114 people in pre-emptive strike against environmental protesters Activists held in Nottingham over alleged power station action; Campaigners suspect tipoff from informer Police have carried out what is thought to be the biggest pre-emptive raid on environmental campaigners in UK history, arresting 114 people believed to be planning direct action at a coal-fired power station. The arrests - for conspiracy to commit criminal damage and aggravated trespass - come amid growing concern among campaigners about increased police surveillance and groups being infiltrated by informers. [Read more] Text: Watchdog's G20 death probe pledge The head of the police watchdog has said the inquiry into the death of a man during the G20 protests will be "independent, fast and effective". The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating the death of Ian Tomlinson on 1 April in the City of London. The criminal inquiry began after video footage emerged of Mr Tomlinson apparently being shoved by a policeman.The officer pictured in the footage has been suspended after coming forward. [Read more] Video & Audio: G20: Tomlinson death: missing moment? Police investigation launched Filmed by a Channel 4 News cameraman, this new footage shows the moment a policeman struck out at Ian Tomlinson during at last week's G20 demonstrations. Is this the missing piece of the jigsaw? Following the publication of mobile phone footage of Tomlinson's confrontation with the police, obtained by the Guardian newspaper, more material has emerged. This time it shows the moment a policeman strikes out at Tomlinson before he falls to the ground. New footage that forms another piece of the jigsaw puzzle to determine exactly what happened to Ian Tomlinson during G20 protests last week has emerged. Alex Thomson reports. Mr Tomlinson's death will now be subject to a full investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission, who have tonight ordered a second post mortem examination. Simon Israel reports. [Read more] Video & Audio: Discussion on KFAI about RNC Policing Appearing on KFAI's "Dart Gun Radio" show to talk about policing and the RNC at midnight tonight (Tuesday April 7th) were former FBI agent and 9/11 whistleblower Coleen Rowley, the RNC '08 Report's Nigel Parry, and Melissa Hill from the Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure (CRASS). Listen here. [Read more] Video & Audio: Video reveals G20 police assault on man who died Exclusive footage obtained by the Guardian shows Ian Tomlinson, who died during G20 protests in London, was attacked from behind by baton–wielding police officer Dramatic footage obtained by the Guardian shows that the man who died at last week's G20 protests in London was attacked from behind and thrown to the ground by a baton–wielding police officer in riot gear. Moments after the assault on Ian Tomlinson was captured on video, he suffered a heart attack and died. The Guardian has handed a dossier of evidence to the police complaints watchdog. It sheds new light on the events surrounding the death of the 47-year-old newspaper seller, who had been on his way home from work when he was confronted by lines of riot police near the Bank of England. [Read more] Text: G20 Protests: Complaints of heavy-handed tactics after raids on squats  The activists had just got up to cook a midday breakfast, after a busy 24 hours spent fighting capitalism, when the armoured police vans pulled up outside their three-storey red-brick squat in east London. A few minutes later riot police wearing balaclavas and carrying Taser stun guns scaled the roof with ladders and ropes and smashed through a trapdoor into the rooms below. Within minutes it was all over. Around 20 protesters were handcuffed, searched and questioned for two hours as part of a very public police response to Wednesday's riots at the Bank of England.[Read more] Text: Witnesses Statement: Death at G20 Ian Tomlinson, 47, had been on his way home from work at a nearby newsagents  Various participants in the City of London demonstrations on April 1st have come forward as witnesses to the collapse of a man later identified by authorities as Ian Tomlinson. Four different university students witnessed the collapse of Mr. Tomlinson. "He stumbled towards us from the direction of police and protestors and collapsed," said Peter Apps. "I saw a demonstrator who was a first aider attend to the person who had collapsed. The man was late 40s, had tattoos on his hands, and was wearing a Millwall shirt." [Read more]Video & Audio: Climate Camp #2: UK Police Break Up Protester "Climate Camp" at G20 Protest organizers claim success after 12 hours; Police report 87 arrests  The Camp for Climate Action is promoting the idea that the failed economic system hasn't just created the financial crisis, it's responsible for the climate crisis. They say that trying to tackle climate change with market instruments like carbon trading would hand control of the climate system over to the same bankers, brokers and private traders who caused the financial collapse, and that we need a radically different economy not based on endless growth. They point out that we will not be able to ‘bailout the climate' in the way that governments have had to bailout banks. [Read more]Text: Twitter on the front line There may have been few things that protesters, politicians and activists share, but during the G20 meeting, they were united by their use of Twitter. The micro-blogging service was heavily used by all those involved with the meeting, be they in the debating chamber, quizzing politicians after briefings, or protesting beyond the police cordon. Social media was in use prior to the event too. The Metropolitan Police analysed activity on websites such as Facebook, MySpace and many others to see how many were likely to join the call for protests at the G20. [Read more] Text: April 2nd: UK Police Raid G20 Protester Spaces Echoes of the 2008 RNC in St. Paul, MN  As people were organising to leave the convergence space at midday today police raided. 30-40 people attempted to protect the space by blockading the main doors. We then congregated on the top floor and sat in a circle with our arms in the air to show the police that we were not violent. However, the police met us with a taser gun, full riot gear and proceeded to make us lie face down with our hands on the floor. We believe two people were arrested, although we are unsure what they have been charged with. One has been taken to hospital following an injury. The rest were searched, handcuffed and had names, DOB, addresses and photos taken. [Read more]Video & Audio: Climate Camp #1: G20 Activists Set Up Protest City in London's Financial District  The Camp for Climate Action is promoting the idea that the failed economic system hasn't just created the financial crisis, it's responsible for the climate crisis. They say that trying to tackle climate change with market instruments like carbon trading would hand control of the climate system over to the same bankers, brokers and private traders who caused the financial collapse, and that we need a radically different economy not based on endless growth. They point out that we will not be able to ‘bailout the climate' in the way that governments have had to bailout banks. [Read more]Photographs: The G20 in London: April 1st in Photos
The April 2009 G20 in London was the scene of the first large-scale event—expected to be faced by considerable protest—since the last Fall's 2008 RNC, held in St. Paul, Minnesota. [Read more] Photographs: G20 Activist Tank Speaks Potent Message About Police Overkill Protest performance art group the "Space Invaders" goes to "protect banks"; Arrested for "impersonating police"  The activist group Space Hijackers joined with police to take care of any "bad" demonstrators who might have shown up to anti-G20 protests in the City of London today. At 10:30 this morning they showed up with a CCTV-equipped armoured vehicle in front of the Royal Bank of Scotland and prepared to defend the building. Police spoilsports refused their help, conducted thorough search of the vehicle, and moved them along. They were later arrested outside News International under section 19 of the Police Act (impersonating police) and taken to West End Central police station. [Read more]Video & Audio: G20 protests rock London's financial area While the differences between the big G20 players were quietly discussed behind closed doors, out on the streets of London there was real anger. Thousands crowded into London's financial centre to make their protests heard. Hamish MacDonald was there. [Read more] Text: New G20 convergence space opened G20 Convergence Space - Payne House, 8-16 Earl Street, London EC2A 2A1.  This space is now being squatted as a convergence centre, the space is non-affiliated and welcomes all activist groups (as long as they agree to the 'safer spaces' policy and respect the ideals of the space). We will be hosting a series of workshops, banner making, film nights, info space, cafe and sleeping space. There is enough space for meetings we held, and enough space to house many, many people. However bring your own sleeping materials and comforts. We will try and help, but be prepared to be self-sufficient. Friendly animals are welcome, but there is also one animal-free floor. [Read more] |
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